This group is for discussion and debate related to Australian political and social issues. All people of good will are welcome: all topics of relevance to the stated purpose of this group may be raised for discussion. The only conditions are: no flaming; and no multiple 'identities'(that is, one person, one name...anyone found to be abusing this condition will be banned )Otherwise, all opinions may be expressed as long as they don't constitute overt vilification of anyone's race, religion, political allegiance, or sexual orientation! This does not mean you can't disagree with another person's stated position re the above...it means you cannot vilify-that is,abuse them or incite hatred for their position. OK: dems da rules folks!!! Oh yeah, and NO illegal or any other images or statements which contravene the aforementioned rules!